“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”declares the Lord. Isaiah 55:8 The holy week reminded us of the redemptive plans of the Lord for humanity, from the prophecies to the fulfillment of the promise, the Lord Jesus Christ. A pivotal event in history that although sin and darkness seem perpetually repeating, in… Continue reading Trusting in God’s Higher Thoughts (Isaiah 55:8)
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Stillness in the Raging Waters (Isaiah 43:2)
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; ISAIAH 43:2 The river features a moving water with strong current which at times when triggered by a bad weather condition, can be almost impossible for us to cross, or worse, drown. The river in this… Continue reading Stillness in the Raging Waters (Isaiah 43:2)
Taking a Stand amidst Oppression (Isaiah 43:2)
“When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” (ISAIAH 43:2 ESV) One of the most powerful events in history where the Lord showed His might and left the people in awe was the fires of the furnace formed by the armies as commanded… Continue reading Taking a Stand amidst Oppression (Isaiah 43:2)
Overcoming Fear with God’s Promise (Isaiah 41:10)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Fear is the most superior emotion that causes shaking and pivotal moves and turns in our lives. Fear can either… Continue reading Overcoming Fear with God’s Promise (Isaiah 41:10)
Faith in God’s Great Love (Isaiah 54:10)
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. ISAIAH 54:10 Would you imagine mountains all over the world, all the wonderful hills be removed? Yes, possible, we witnessed that when volcanoes… Continue reading Faith in God’s Great Love (Isaiah 54:10)
Be Still, in God’s Perfect Peace
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” ISAIAH 26:3 In the third year in a pandemic, wars and conflict between nations arise, cost of commodities increases, noise in social media with individualism at peak, one can really say, where is peace? We are living in a world everyday… Continue reading Be Still, in God’s Perfect Peace
Grace Overflowed from One Man – Romans 5:15
“But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!” – Romans 5:15 There is one thing that both Adam and… Continue reading Grace Overflowed from One Man – Romans 5:15
Great is the Lord – Psalm 145:3
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” – Psalm 145:3 As the world clouds our minds with uncertainties, we often forget one thing that is certain: God is great and He is worthy of all praises. Most of the time we focus our energies on worrying or… Continue reading Great is the Lord – Psalm 145:3
Glorify God with Your Life – Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 “Oh, you’re a good person. You deserve what you have right now.” – (1) “You’re a good person. Praise God for your life. He deserves all glory and honor… Continue reading Glorify God with Your Life – Matthew 5:16
Victory Even in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 13:4
Without reading the full context of our verse today, it’s really quite hard to understand. When we read the verse, “For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you… Continue reading Victory Even in Weakness – 2 Corinthians 13:4